ON-THE-JOB INURY REPORTING[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]Supervisors play a critical role in the university’s occupational health and safety compliance programs. As this regards notification of on the job incidents, supervisor’s actions are essential to the university efforts. The university is obligated to report the following to OSHA: All work-related fatalities, within eight hours of finding […]
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Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] By PEAK Health and Fitness INEXPENSIVE SUMMER ACTIVITIES With the changing of the seasons and warmer weather finally upon us, the days are growing longer, which means more hours to play outside. Living and working in such close proximity to the Wasatch Mountains, the Uinta Mountains, Moab and many national parks the […]
Read MoreFIRE SAFETY AND UTAH’S JULY HOLIDAYS[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]The U and surrounding Salt Lake City neighborhoods are once again prohibited from using any kind of fireworks during the July holidays (see the map). Hot and dry conditions warrant extreme care along the university’s east bench especially. Fireworks and open fires of any kind are […]
Read MoreBANNED BLOOD: WHY NOT EVERYONE CAN DONATE Who can’t donate blood? Although it may vary a bit from state to state, a one-year ban may apply to those who have received tattoos or body piercing, acupuncture, an accidental needle stick or have come in contact with someone else’s blood. If you’ve traveled to an […]
Read MoreOUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND SEVERE WEATHER[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]With the warm weather upon us, outdoor activities such as concerts, picnics and barbecues will be a great ways to create fun and team unity. However; injuries caused by lightning strikes are the number one serve weather incidents for the state of Utah. If you are […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] By PEAK Health and Fitness CHOOSE TO SNOOZE There are more benefits to getting enough sleep than just feeling rejuvenated. Getting eight to 10 hours of sleep per night can also benefit your weight, heart, mind and more. Have you just begun learning something new? For instance, are you learning a new […]
Read MoreSAFETY STAND DOWN 2016 – LADDER SAFETY: THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]The Department of Occupational Environmental Health and Safety would like to thank all employees and departments that participated in this years Safety Stand Down – Ladder Safety that was conducted throughout the month of May. We are pleased to announce […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] By PEAK Health and Fitness Zucchini for everyone! Zucchini is so easy to grow, you can easily end up with a bumper crop. But don’t let it go to waste—it has lots of vitamin A, few calories, and it’s simple to cook. Try out these easy recipes. ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ½ lb. to […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] By PEAK Health and Fitness 5 TIPS TO LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT DIETING In light of a recent study that looked at the metabolic consequences of extreme dieting and exercising, let’s chat a bit about why dieting doesn’t work and what to do instead to improve your health and wellness. Many dieters lose […]
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